Decades ago, Methylphenidate was first used on lab rats. Those studies showed that the rats focused and manageable. Initially, Ritalin was used as a cure for Mohr's Syndrome . Now, this drug is used for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) along with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Ritalin sales boomed after 1980 once the National Institute of Mental Health (NHIM) acknowledged ADHD as a children's syndrome. the the 1980's and '90's, many hospitals faced lawsuits because of suicidal thoughts and fatalities as side effects.
Story of Discovery
The discovery of Methylphenidate was founded in the search for a cure of Narcolepsy along with the testing for the Mohr's Syndrome cure. Yoss and Daly were the founders of the drug in the 1960's.
Ritalin Photographs
3-D Model
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MethylPhenidate is not found in nature nor on the internet.
Chemical Properties/Reaction Tendencies
This Compound is an odorless, white, fine, crystalline powder. It begins to crystal from 50% alcohol.
Explanation of Structure:
Percent Composition By Mass
Carbon
72.1%
Hydrogen
8.2%
Nitrogen
6%
Oxygen
6.9%
Percent Composition By Numbers
Carbon
38%
Hydrogen
53%
Nitrogen
2.8%
Oxygen
5.6%
Methyl Phenidate has covalent bonding. Four of those are double bonds, three are between Carbons and one between Carbon and one Oxygen. Most of the bonding is with Hydrogen.
How Does It Work? Produces?
MethylPhenidate works by increasing the activity of the central nervous system. It produces an increasing alertness, combating fatigue, and improved attention. However, this may cause a person to beome over impulsive. The feeling of this could also be compared to those of cocaine. Ritalin is effective and safe only when used as instructed by a doctor for a legitimate disorder. When used correctly, patients who do not abuse this drug do not become addicted. Although, when abused, the rusks of binging, psychotic episodes, cardiovascular complications and severe psychological addiction may occur.
MethylPhenidate
By: BriRaw AppearanceMethylPhenidate
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Structural Appearance
Historical Background
Story of Discovery
Ritalin Photographs
3-D Model
Where Is It Found? Obtained?
Chemical Properties/Reaction Tendencies
Explanation of Structure:
How Does It Work? Produces?
Work Cited
Table of Contents
Structural Appearance
Historical Background
Decades ago, Methylphenidate was first used on lab rats. Those studies showed that the rats focused and manageable. Initially, Ritalin was used as a cure for Mohr's Syndrome . Now, this drug is used for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) along with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Ritalin sales boomed after 1980 once the National Institute of Mental Health (NHIM) acknowledged ADHD as a children's syndrome. the the 1980's and '90's, many hospitals faced lawsuits because of suicidal thoughts and fatalities as side effects.Story of Discovery
The discovery of Methylphenidate was founded in the search for a cure of Narcolepsy along with the testing for the Mohr's Syndrome cure. Yoss and Daly were the founders of the drug in the 1960's.Ritalin Photographs
3-D Model
Directions:right click, save link as, save as a download, add to iMol
Where Is It Found? Obtained?
MethylPhenidate is not found in nature nor on the internet.Chemical Properties/Reaction Tendencies
This Compound is an odorless, white, fine, crystalline powder. It begins to crystal from 50% alcohol.Explanation of Structure:
Percent Composition By MassHow Does It Work? Produces?
MethylPhenidate works by increasing the activity of the central nervous system. It produces an increasing alertness, combating fatigue, and improved attention. However, this may cause a person to beome over impulsive. The feeling of this could also be compared to those of cocaine.Ritalin is effective and safe only when used as instructed by a doctor for a legitimate disorder. When used correctly, patients who do not abuse this drug do not become addicted. Although, when abused, the rusks of binging, psychotic episodes, cardiovascular complications and severe psychological addiction may occur.
Work Cited
http://www.ritalinadvisor.com/historhttp://www.oppapers.com/essays/Methylphenidate/262000
http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/v13/n4/full/nn.2506.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylphenidate
http://www.chembase.com/cbid_4158.htm
http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.4015.html
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